- December 5, 2025
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Miss Hannigan, from “Annie,” made an appearance with her orphans to collect donations for the Garden Theatre from the audience.
Some of the orphans from “Annie” sang and collected donations for the Garden Theatre from the audience.
Some of the cast of the Garden Theatre’s rendition of “Annie” posed for photos at the VIP reception.
Garden Theatre Board Member Bill Hayden, Lisa Harris, Jennifer Rother and Matt Werner chatted over drinks.
Jonathan Adler and Fredy Ruiz were happy to support the Garden Theatre.
Michael and Tracy Morrissey were a good-looking couple.
Alauna Friskics and Michael and Tracy Morrissey love the Garden Theatre.
Larry Henrichs, Dena Ford and Mattie Henrichs enjoyed some light bites at their table.
Garden Theatre Board Vice President Ray Fournier and Cheryl Pecora enjoyed the VIP reception.
Jana Goupil, group sales manager for the Garden Theatre, and Janet Haddock, marketing manager for the Garden Theatre, sipped and chatted at the reception.
Garden Theatre Artistic Director Rob Winn Anderson and Board Member Wayne Weinberg loved seeing the support garnered for the Garden Theatre.
Antwan Williams, Patrice Robbins and Tanisha Gary enjoyed each other’s company.
LaFontaine and Denise Oliver had a great time attending Encore.
Kathy Hanlon and Colleen Monday loved being a part of the Garden Theatre’s 10-year anniversary.
Doris Harrison and Lana Marchitelli were all smiles.
Broadway legend Joel Grey, left, was the special guest for the evening.
Cheryl Boza, John Pelkey and Jodi Chase sipped on their drinks.
Roy and Peggy Hester and Bryce West enjoyed catching up with each other.
Valerie Ferguson and Thomas and Lori Mazloum enjoyed the VIP reception.
Andrew and Tracey Howell looked sharp.
The Garden Theatre was presented with a check by the Bob Allen Family Foundation.
Winter Garden City Commissioner Mark Maciel, far right, and wife Justine were all smiles with Broadway legend Joel Grey.
Dr. David Romano, Dr. Joyce Romano and Garden Theatre Board Member Todd Wheeler had a great time at the VIP reception.
Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and wife Linda were happy to support the Garden Theatre.
Matt Palm, Garden Theatre Marketing Director Melissa Braillard and Board Member Wes Catlett-Miller were overwhelmed by the support for the theater.
WINTER GARDEN For 10 years now the Garden Theatre has been a staple for the performing-arts culture in the Winter Garden community, and it celebrated its anniversary with a special gala on Saturday, March 3. “Encore: A 10 Year Anniversary Celebration” featured Broadway legend Joel Grey as the special guest. The gala supports the theatre’s onstage artistry and its education programs, and its staff plans to expand community programs offered in the near future. Guests at the gala enjoyed interacting with Grey and were treated to performances by local talent. The evening concluded with a VIP reception, during which attendees enjoyed light bites, drinks and a photo opportunity with Grey.
